Facilities Gas and Chemical Engineer

About the role

As a Facilities Gas and Chemical Engineer, you will demonstrate a strong sense of reliability and enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust. The Gas/Chemical/Slurry Engineer is responsible for sustaining, troubleshooting, and project managing systems to support semiconductor facility operations and maintenance. Facility systems are designed to run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year without factory interruption, creating a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment. Facility engineers work closely with manufacturing, facility teams, suppliers and vendors daily to understand systems reliability and quality concerns and work to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Sustaining engineering support equipment for gas, chemical, and slurry distribution systems. Sustaining engineers are responsible for overseeing operations & maintenance, own ownership of system capacity vs. demand and are in charge of system troubleshooting
• Knowledge of chemical compatibility for materials for process fluids and gases; as well as materials of construction needed for chemical and gas systems to meet semiconductor high purity requirements
• Provide Facilities system engineering leadership to the site organizations in support of safety, reliability, quality, environmental and cost objectives
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance team to develop plans for maximizing operational and maintenance efficiency
• Perform systems assessments, develop and implement improvement roadmap via capital and expense projects
• Manage technical, administrative, financial, schedule aspects, strategic communications, and customer stakeholder relationships during the execution of various facilities projects
• Effectively manage system deliverables including points of delivery, utility parameters, specification limits and notification methods
• Development and maintenance of documentation required for operation and maintenance activities
• Work to integrate reliability focus and risk analysis into Systems Engineering job scope, which includes FMEAs, root cause analysis, cause mapping, design, commissioning, and training
• Team with other engineering disciplines, management, internal customers, and suppliers to ensure projects and systems are cost effective, within budget, meet the desired design criteria and schedule requirements
• Responsible for the engineering analysis, design, and installation oversight of distribution systems for chemicals and gas equipment and systems
• Project scopes will range from the installation of a single VMB up to the design and installation of a bulk-fed factory-wide distribution system
• Oversee projects to meet design criteria, scope, budget and schedule
• Review construction management documentation such as submittals and requests for information
• Direct and execute project commissioning to ensure all chemical and gas systems equipment, components and infrastructure perform as designed
• Organize and plan design activities, create construction documents or manage external design teams in the execution of such deliverables
• Create and communicate project documentation including sequence of operations, installation procedures, and checklists for commissioning and start-up
• Write scopes of work, bid request for proposals, specify and order material
• Occasional night shift coverage may be required for job role
• Additional duties based on business needs, including ERT

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field
• Understand chemical engineering principles, including chemical/gas piping, filtration, pumps, valves, flow calculations and chemical analytical testing
• 2 years' experience working in semiconductor Facilities Chemical, Gas or Slurry distribution Systems is a plus
• Experience in designing, maintaining, or installation of distribution piping, valve manifold boxes, gas cabinets, chemical supply pumping systems for hazardous and high purity chemicals, slurry, and gases systems is a plus

Skills

• Communication
• Computer proficiency
• Presentation skills
• Listening
• Teamwork

Physical Requirements

• May spend extended hours working inside and outside in all weather conditions, and in awkward body positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs and to adjust heavy objects
• The position will come in contact with sharp, hot, and cold equipment, and parts
• Must be medically qualified to wear a personal respirator and other PPE
• Sensory demands include exposure to the smells associated with industrial chemical operations, exposure to the sounds associated with powered tools and industrial equipment
• Must have the ability to safely climb ladders, and work at elevation from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs, or platforms, and the ability to work in confined spaces

Schedule

• Standard shift will be M-F 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• All Facilities Gas and Chemical Engineers may be required to work a Compressed Work Week (4-day on, 3-day off, 3-day on, 4-day off), and may be required to work night or swing shift on a rotational basis
• Scheduled night shifts and weekend on-call rotations in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing environment
• Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site at our Phoenix Arizona facility

Benefits

• Variety of medical, dental and vision plan offerings
• Income-protection programs to financially assist you should you experience an injury or illness
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan
• Competitive paid time-off programs and paid holidays